Track Descriptions
STRATEGIC PLANNING As a water or wastewater utility manager , new challenges and innovative solutions are an essential part of a well-run utility . Sessions in this track will explore many factors that are part of forward-thinking leadership , including benefits of strategic planning , effective processes and an overall approach to identify , and employ ongoing improvement efforts .
REGIONALIZATION , AND UTILITY TO UTILITY COLLABORATION Attendees will learn practical reasons why regional collaboration is a beneficial and necessary tool . While emphasizing the importance of utility-to-utility cooperation , presenters will highlight lessons learned from historical agreements and updating contractual arrangements utilizing a collaborative approach .
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / SUCCESSION PLANNING Utilities are faced with unprecedented managerial , financial , and technical challenges daily , with workforce remaining a top concern of water and wastewater utility managers . Join industry experts to discuss strategic workforce solutions , innovative training , development opportunities , and case studies of effective programs . Discover the latest techniques and tools utilities are using to recruit / retain high quality employees , improve diversity , and protect their organizational knowledge continue .
Upcoming Educational Programs
AWWA WIFIA / SRF Workshop
August 25 – 26 , 2021 Virtual Event
AWWA Water Infrastructure Conference & Exposition
September 12 – 15 , 2021 Phoenix , Arizona
WEFTEC 2021
October 16 – 20 , 2021 Chicago , Illinois
OPShow presented by Opflow | Virtual Event FREE November 3 – 4 , 2021
AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference & Exposition
November 7 – 10 , 2021 Tacoma , Washington
AWWA North American Water Loss Conference & Exposition
December 7 – 9 , 2021 Austin , Texas
WEF Forum : Particles & Colloids
January 10 – 12 , 2022 Fort Lauderdale , Florida
2022 AMTA / AWWA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition
February 21 – 25 , 2022 Las Vegas , Nevada
AWWA Sustainable Water Conference
March 27 – 30 , 2022 Denver , Colorado
AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition
June 12 – 15 , 2022 San Antonio , Texas
WEF / AWWA The Utility Management Conference 2022
February 21 – 24 , 2022 Orlando , Florida
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